The Bradford Football Boosters announced the establishment of the Bob South Legacy Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the late Bob South.
South was a beloved figure in Bradford athletics, and this scholarship will carry on his good works for generations, organizers said.
The scholarship will benefit graduating seniors who participate in fall sports. This includes football, girls’ tennis, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ and girls’ cross country, boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball, cheerleading and band.
Applications for the scholarship can be found in the guidance office at Bradford Area High School.
The scholarship will be funded through proceeds from the annual Paint the Town Red & Black event, held each September. During the communitywide initiative, local businesses are encouraged to decorate their storefronts in school colors to show their support for Bradford High School athletes. Each participating business features a senior athlete in their display. Then, both the business and student are featured on the Football Boosters’ Facebook page.
The community votes for their favorite display during the Homecoming game. Attendees can vote for their favorite storefront with a $1 donation. All proceeds will directly benefit the Bob South Legacy Scholarship Fund.
South was deeply involved in all aspects of Bradford athletics.
“We felt it was fitting to honor his legacy by creating a scholarship that supports all fall seniors,”
“We believe this fund will not only benefit deserving students but also continue to foster a strong sense of community spirit and support for our student-athletes,” Booster members said.
Brian and Brad South, Bob’s sons’ released a statement as well, which thanked the Booster Club for creating this scholarship.
“He would never expect to be recognized this way but we appreciate that his legacy of commitment not only to student athletes in Bradford, but also his 50 years of service on the Big 30 Charities Classic Committee will live on,” the pair wrote in a press release.
“He would absolutely love that a student will benefit as they pursue secondary education.”
